Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood! In this episode, we dive into the wonderful and wonderfully wonky world of Bob Godfrey — the animator behind some of the most beloved and distinctive cartoons of our 1970s childhoods.

💬 What to Expect:

• Easter Memories: Oliver shares some nostalgic childhood Easter memories — chocolate eggs, egg hunts, and the eye-watering price of Easter treats today!
• The World of Roobarb: We celebrate the wobbly green dog who first appeared on our screens in October 1974, and explore why Roobarb & Custard became such an enduring classic.
• Bob Godfrey — The Man Behind the Magic: We tell the story of Bob Godfrey, from his Australian birth and wartime naval service to becoming one of Britain’s most influential animators.
• The Signature Style: We explore what made Godfrey’s animation so unique — the boiling lines, the loose drawings, the bold colours, and the gloriously imperfect charm that children absolutely loved.
• Noah and Nelly: We revisit the completely bonkers follow-up series, Noah and Nelly in the Skylark — a flying ark, two-headed animals, and a woman who can knit absolutely anything out of wool.
• Godfrey’s Legacy: We look at the enormous impact Bob Godfrey had on British animation, from his Academy Award win to his influence on animators like Nick Park.

I’d love to hear your memories of Roobarb, Custard, Noah, Nelly, and all things Bob Godfrey. Pop over to our Facebook group and let me know!

Take care,

Oliver

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